Aircraft crews remained in regular communication with a solo yachtsman, until he was safely recovered and taken onboard Orion today.

The Age reported that huge cheers erupted from the Orion’s 91 passengers – who had
been supposed to be heading to Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic Islands
before their trip was cut short for the rescue effort – when the
retrieval was achieved.

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